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I have a mc7 that i converted -- with 4 people 180 gal of water - full of fuel -- and converted it weights ~ 33,000 ... that is with a 800 lbs genset lots of plywood and stuff ... I like 26,000 - 30,000 stripped -- for 7 bucks at a truck stop you could know to the lb -- even line up the plates get the axles divided and you will know your front axle, your drive and the tag axle weight - you might even get a trading card with a big truck on it -- lol

pull on the scales hit the intercom -- they will tell you that they have your weight - and they will give you a print out --

Thanks for the replies.... been gone for the weekend. The reason I wanted to know was to register it. They charge you for how much it weighs, so I was trying to get off as cheap as possible. What are the going rates for yearly tags?

Thanks for the replies.... been gone for the weekend. The reason I wanted to know was to register it. They charge you for how much it weighs, so I was trying to get off as cheap as possible. What are the going rates for yearly tags?

Thanks.

One of the great things about Tennessee. Motorhome registration is $23 per year no matter what the weight. I registered mine for the full 36,000 pound GVWR on the specs.

Since your state is apparently weight based, keep in mind that the registered weight becomes the legal weight. Irregardless of the design weight capacity, it will be technically illegal for it to be loaded past that weight. I'm not sure there will ever be cause for your bus to get weighed by DOT, but if for any reason it were, you would be in violation if it was registered at 22,000 but had grown to 28,000 or more after convesion. Just something to think about. You know me, I'm the party pooper.

In MN I have mine registered at the gross weight on my data tag of 40,000lbs which puts me into the 45,000lbs or less category. IIRC the cut off was 38,000lbs. Registration is $447 plus $5 wheelage tax and $4.50 filing fee for a total of $456.50.

If it hasn't already been changed to that designation, you have "changed the intended purpose of the vehicle from its former use." Usually some hand written declaration of having changed its purpose to one of a recreational vehicle does the job.

Unwittingly tag it commercial, and see what happens to your insurance next!!!

Ah..... well AL ain't far from TN. I would think maybe you might have a friend or busnut friend or two that may have an address you could use! I know a guy who lives in VA who has an 8 registered as a MH in TN. FWIW BK

In Alberta all 'private passenger vehicles', VW bug or 45' motorhome all pay the same price - $70.00/year. Insurance rates are determined by a multitude of factors and mine is not bad at $271.00 for $1,000,000 of public liability or property damage. Collision coverage for your own vehicle is based on the vehicle value and for conversions one should have an appraisal to include with the insurance application.

I just put the definition of private passenger vehicle in another post and if you don't meet that definition license fees and insurance go up markedly.

I plated my 1968 MCI 7 with a 1968 Michigan plate. It is a limited use plate for special occasions, club events etc. Paid $35 and will never pay another dollar. Almost all of my camping is with my classic car club and other wise I joined the Converted Coach Owners club. I should be covered for about anything I need to do.